Our Staff
Chad Palmer
Senior Pastor
Chad is a native of Tuscaloosa County and has served the community as a police officer and minister for over twenty years. His most recent pastorate was East McFarland Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL. He loves the Lord and loves His church. The CCBC family is excited to serve with Chad as we seek to honor Jesus Christ in discipleship and reaching a hurting world.
(205) 339-1742 | Email
Chuck Eavenson
Student/College Minister
Brother Chuck graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a BS in Biology and a minor in Business Administration. Chuck surrendered his life to ministry and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth where he received a Master of Divinity. Brother Chuck married his high school sweetheart Tanya in 1996. They have been blessed with three wonderful children: Ashley, Johnathan and Elizabeth.
(205) 391-8737 | Email
John Martz
NEXT Minister (18-25 years old)/Church Administrator
John is excited and blessed to be able to serve Carrolls Creek Baptist Church as our NEXT Minister (18-25 years old) and Church Administrator. He has been a member of Carrolls Creek Baptist Church since 2007. He is a graduate of Jefferson State Community College and Heritage High School in Maryville TN. The Lord has blessed John and his wife, Ginger, with two beautiful girls, Hannah and Kayla. John has served the church as Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Children in Action teacher, Awana teacher and is dedicated to serving the Lord and following His will for his life.
(205) 861-6012 | Email
Abby Crain
Preschool/Children’s Director
Abby is thrilled to be a part of the Carrolls Creek Baptist Church family as the children’s director. She has been a member of CCBC since she was in elementary school. Abby is from the area, graduating from Northside High School in 2016. From there, she attended the University of Alabama, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education in 2020. She currently teaches second grade at Walker Elementary. Abby is married to Luke Crain. They are blessed with two sons, Levi and Archer. Please pray for Abby as she helps show the love of Jesus to the children in our community. She’s excited to see Carrolls Creek flourish.
Worship Leader
We are excited to see who God will send our way to lead us in worshipping the Lord Jesus! Could YOU be the one! If so, pray and contact us for more information. We would love to hear from you! After over a decade of service, our recent worship leader is retiring, and we are looking for the next person to direct our congregation and those serving in the music ministry. We enjoy blended music that’s always God honoring and able to reach people from all walks of life. If this opportunity sparks your interest or you simply want more information, please contact us by emailing the church at contactcarrollscreek@gmail.com or text 205-386-0333 for more information.
Office: (205) 339-1742| Email
Brenda Vaughn
Office Manager
Brenda retired from the athletic department at The University of Alabama in 2022 and has joined our staff as office manager. She is a long-time member of Bethany Baptist Church and enjoys serving the Lord in various ways. She has two adult sons, volunteers in her community, enjoys kayaking, attending UA athletic events, and spending time with family and friends.
(205) 339-1742 | Email